MOSCOW — The Russian defense ministry announced on Tuesday that a Russian naval frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine have been conducting missile drills in the Atlantic Ocean, as they journey towards Cuba.
The submarine, known as Kazan, and the warship, Admiral Gorshkov, have been involved in these drills, launching high-precision missiles at simulated enemy targets from a distance exceeding 370 miles, according to the ministry’s statement.
Furthermore, the Admiral Gorshkov has also been engaged in training exercises designed to fend off air attacks in recent days, the ministry added.
These vessels are part of a quartet of Russian warships that are scheduled to dock in Cuba on Wednesday. Cuba, last week, clarified that such visits from naval units of friendly nations are routine and that these ships are not armed with nuclear weapons, posing no threat to the region.
Despite this assurance, the journey will be under the watchful eye of the United States, given the heightened tension with Russia over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
While the United States does not perceive this move as a threat, a U.S. official confirmed last week that the U.S. Navy will be keeping a close eye on the exercises.
“This is about Russia demonstrating that it still possesses the ability to project power on a global scale,” the official stated.
The Admiral Gorshkov has a history of being utilized by Russia to test and deploy its Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles. It also participated in joint exercises with the navies of China and South Africa in 2023.
Agree: It’s important for navies to practice their missile exercises in preparation for any potential threats.
Agree: It’s crucial for navies to stay prepared through regular exercises to protect against potential threats.
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